Your own private island? | Pontifications in Paradise

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[@bluwaterfred2132]

you are SOOOO correct Brenton! At my age(61) I have discovered the only thing we truly own is our soul. You can buy a car and pay cash for it, but if you don't pay the state your registration fees, eventually they'll seize it. You can work hard for 30 years and pay off a mortgage on your house, but if you fail to pay property taxes, they'll seize it from you. Most places won't let you live "off grid" so you have to connect to the electric grid, so you pay utility taxes. Your boat, if you don't register it and pay the fees, eventually you'll have it seized. When the American government has gotten so big it has become this monster that eats up every living once of your joy and prosperity, well, we've lost our freedom... And it doesn't seem to get any better as time goes on...I don't know about you, but having reached this age, I look back and realize that what a bunch of wasted time.. .I served my country, took two bullets for her, then was told they can't use me anymore, then I bought into the whole "American dream" BS, and realize that they can steal what ever hard work I've done and I can't get any of that time back. If I could do it all over again, I would have bought a boat, sailed away and seen the creation that God made for us, as he intended for us to be. Reliant on him for everything. That life, is a lot easier than living in the Babalonying system we are in now... sorry for the diatribe, just venting...maybe some that are younger than us will take heed I guess. God Bless you Brenton!

[@mikepaulsen7179]

It all sounded so good, like you were the King of your kingdom… until the end when it was apparent that Wavey was in charge!!! 😂

[@thedoor5442]

Capt Wavey and her First Mate!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Blahahahaha!!! ;)

[@karaDee2363]

Totally agree with you, you are the master of your domain when you are living on the water in your own boat. When I was in my twenties I owned a large boat and spent 2 weeks at a time living on it during vacations and I loved every minute of it. To me there's nothing better than waking up on the water, and seeing the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I loved it would have done it full time except I had to work for a living. lol...

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Karen....who has time for a job?? Lol ;) T-shirt in the works

[@covertextracts3456]

Really awesome what you are doing. I love watching your videos after I get home from work. Can't wait to do the loop some day

[@jonathenbishop1119]

Great talk

[@erikyoutube5692]

Totally agree with the depth and how easy it is to get into places when you have a shallower draft (love exploring on my dinghy!!!) plus so much less worry..maybe I will live on my trawler full-time and I’ll have a shanty boat..but I would want to build one just like you did.. love it!

[@DIYCameraGuy]

No one is truly independent. We all rely on others and the existence of the world around us. To many of us are so dependent on others that they couldn’t survive more than a few days without the support that others give. I strive for self reliance while being grateful for all the gifts I receive.

[@doingitwithnothing]

Awesome

[@222dyan]

So many good points Brenton. I was looking to buy a little cabin in Florida again but I'm leaning toward this boating idea more and more and with all the Hurricanes hitting Florida these days, it's more of a risk to have a structure down there now. With the boat you just cruise down in the winter and just like you said, leave and explore when you feel like it, sounds perfect.

[@darwinhall8550]

Having owned and sailed a 30 foot sailboat for over 25 years on Lake Erie, your observations are pretty accurate, especially about the importance of boat draft. The one area I think is understated is the amount of responsibility that you must assume when you are aboard boat. Not only do you have to worry about taking care of having the basic necessities of food, fuel and water but there is a whole new range of unfamiliar problems. These new problems are some of the things you mentioned like weather, tides and anchoring and must be paid attention to at risk of life and property. The one thing I don't miss about boating is not waking up where you went to bed when the weather has changed or an anchor has dragged. I really enjoy your channels, thanks for posting.

[@DanCharles-jv2oh]

I really like the thoughts you shared here about the responsibilities and privileges. Very insightful and deep. Gave me much to think about. Thank you for sharing!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thanks for your time Dan. I try to stick to the point enough not to waste people's time. It's harder than it looks! ;)

[@bokendrick6553]

I sat up when I saw the castle. I've been there, done that. That's Caerlaverock Castle in Scotland near the Borders of England. It's pink stone from area and triangular shaped. It's ruins but still awesome construction back then. Most castle walls were 12ft thick.

[@jimkonst]

I like the pontifications channel. I think it will work.

[@doncollins786]

Marcia and I watched this while eating breakfast. She looked at me and said, "lets sell everything and buy a boat! " Really!

[@erikyoutube5692]

Nice dinghy!!!

[@erstugs]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Willie_MN]

Brenton.... you sir are an inspiration for my Dream! Thank you for your Videos and such! It took me almost 60 years and becoming Disabled to realize it but.... what you are doing is where it's at! Peace, Quiet, LIVING every day.... it's what I want! Gotta find a DREAM Hull like yours! Still like to know how @ where you found yours and what it cost to buy the Hull. Love the 2-3 KZbin channels of yours I've found so far. Safe Travels my Brother! May ALL your journey's be SAFE & EPIC!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thanks for finding us and appreciating it. "Dream hull" is a good way to put it. Not easy! Plenty of pontoons out there. They certainly can get the job done. A welded barge...hard to find.

[@blackf350]

Looks like someone got a new dinghy😉

[@transientboater]

Spit take regarding what you said. So we are ready to roll and then get to the destination. Sort through items. 'Where is the throw?' Missing? Well, time to find one in a town I am not familiar with. Sucks but it happened. I have never been asked for it by the authorities, but the one time it was, I wouldn't have had it. I didn't nee the grief.

[@billydaniel900]

👍

[@arlanmontgomery7830]

Yes.

[@charlieward9990]

I like it thanks for the Paradise

[@BruceGordon925]

When I road freight trains (Hobo) Pulling anchor (Hopping on the train) Safe from humanity while the train was moving. When I pulled ashore, (Got off the train) I was in a different world, Every ride. Then I was on shore and lived by the rules of the land. My safety and comfort was all up to me. I had to be ready for everything, including the weather. You are Master/Commander of your (island) boat. It will take care of you, You will take care of it. That Castle holds you near to it, It's an anchor in it's self. I have my doubts you could do this without Wavy which isn't a bad thing. The really great thing is being able to pull up on the shore of a remote place, Build a fire and get a break from the boat, Very good thing. Following your adventure I see a huge gap from the Kentucky Lakes to Florida. Gonna enjoy seeing how that is done. Crossing the Gulf has to be scary.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you for those thoughts on the subject. I'm keeping with chronological order on the main videos, they just take a while:) what would I do without my "useless Wavey" ;)

[@timm1292]

Abby (my dog) and I really miss seeing your videos! I sure hope all is going well.

[@midwestghosttown]

Hope you had safe travels buddy! How does the saying go? "No man is an island entirely to himself?" - It is hard to live in society sometimes - but people need people as well. I like your deep thoughts - that would be a good conversation over some coffee - BTW - I was at the Eagles concert last night in Omaha - they have a song that kind of answers your pontification - "Desperado" (obviously about being hurt in a relationship and not wanting to love again...but kind of plays nicely with what you were saying) and the last couple verses goes like this "Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? Come down from your fences, open the gate It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you. You better let somebody love you - You better let somebody love you before it's too late - So - let down that draw bridge down - (at some point - at least you have Wavy! Best little beagle in the world). =)

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

That's a great song that seems to tall to every man ;) Thanks buddy

[@midwestghosttown]

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[@melvinaltis3725]

Safe passage tomorrow. Gods hand will be on the wheel with yours.❤

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thanks Melvin. We're staged and ready to go. Will call soon...

[@Natter20002]

Brenton I only say this because what he really did is even more crazy, but that race, the first around the world non stop solo: the entire race is fascinating. You have one guy who sort of went mad and called in a fake set of coordinates and eventually was just lost at sea, most think suicide. Bernard he WOULD possibly have won, he was in the best position out of the small group of racers. Anyways he was in the lead and he quit, and went non stop around the world most a full second time before he stopped. The person who won the race is named Robert Knox Johnston and I think his steel boat was called Swahili 3 or something like that. I’m too lazy to look it up but there is a book that covers this race called A Voyage for Madmen. It’s a recap and is excellent. I went on to read Bernard and Johnstons accounts of the race. You would love the books.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I read that book and it's awesome ;)

[@lawrencecanright2541]

Are you going to teach Wavy to throw that life ring when you fall over? Have a great crossing Friday.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

She'd just lay the hammer down and go to Key West;)

[@jimsweeney6074]

he he he. Master of my Domain!

[@brianquinn3451]

Safe travels on the crossing and glad the coast gaurd boarding went well

[@danielbowman1325]

I really like your walk and talks. Well done

[@tomkellum6754]

I too am very familiar with the story of Moitessie single handed sailing around the world. He fell in discuss with society and sailed on to his own paradise. I have many miles in the open ocean and have realized all that one needs is a small ship, decent food and a place to rest. Now today I like you just need to get out on the water away from the society constraints even for a little while. A quiet cove, sand bar, or remote river. Get all the weather info possible for your Friday crossing and then decide if it is safer to go or stay. Take care, Tom

[@cayuse-jf7eq]

it's GOOD TO BE KING that's what Monty Python said a simple life with simple needs and wants

[@user-dy5qf8ek2n]

Be safe on your crossing. I was a licensed Captain for 26 years and did lots of deliveries and ended up running casino boats for many years also. Now I'm living in my RV but I want to get back on the water somehow someway.

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

This is essentially my mindset. All of my life I have dreamed of having my own small little island somewhere..strangely enough, I imagined it being in French Polynesia. Back in the 90s, they had this extreme lifestyle program called "Ushuaia:The Ultimate Adventure" and its crew often went to places like Bora Bora. I like to be master and commander of my life. When you are in societies, you quickly learn they are led by a handful of people and everyone else is a parrot. Those parrots try incessantly to get you to conform to whatever the ruling group wants. In the US, they want you to conform to the 9 to 5 grind...so, you can get loans to live in debt for a house and car. If you deviate even a bit from this template, society will harass you at every turn. The Powers that Be have already engineered the masses to be nothing more than little worker slves.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Gilded: you are not wrong. Even more frustrating is how most people will argue with you about this. They can't imagine they somehow have been trapped or fooled. It's ego. Arrogance. I always liked the title of the album from "The New Radicals: Maybe you've been brainwashed too." Always good to ask oneself where we've been conned. Don't egr me started on the psychopaths and narcissists of the world.

[@mattronk9343]

Wishing you a safe passage tomorrow!

[@lesliefleming4359]

Yep, a lot of truth to what you say. Enough beer, vodka, food. Only other thing you need is yourself

[@theconsultant8732]

You should check out the Lake St. Clair Flats. If you ever make it down this way, and need a guide for the flats, hit me up. I grew up out there and there are many winding cuts to get lost in. Good luck on your adventure.

[@lindaberl3712]

There is nothing inherently wrong with living for self the way you are, the only thing I see that might be missing is maybe doing something to pay it forward to other people and to be part of some kind of community. Even those of us who like our privacy and solitude still occasionally need to have some fellowship with others. My dream has always been to live more in an isolated/remote situation but there has to be some balance. I think that is why I find your particular adventure so appealing.

[@integr8er66]

Why is it that people (in this case you) believe you can say what other people need. There certainly are people out there that do NOT need or want to be part of a society, or group. If you aren't that way great, but you can't say everyone needs it just because you do.

[@lindaberl3712]

@@integr8er66 like everyone else, I am expressing my opinion.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I definitely need some connections with others, I'm just not very good at it ;) buy despite myself, I still fond a few folks who seem to like me and I like them. The odd balls ;) and yes, serving in some way is important. I think that's what God wants from us.

[@lindaberl3712]

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[@MrSheymie]

Sounds good Brenton. I'm of similar disposition with regard to crowds. Always thinking about a small house, cabin, mobile home or boat. Prices are mad in northwest Europe but I'm lucky to have a very cheap rental and to spend winters in southern Europe. It can still be done cheaply. That's why I like your videos. All the best to you and Wavy.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you. It's good to know resourceful Europeans are figuring out how to live a dignified life despite what's happening there and here.

[@chapter4travels]

I can relate, I'm doing the land version in my converted mail truck. I travel with the seasons and I'm always in a beautiful place at just the right time of year. Camping on public land is the same as anchoring out on the ICW. My dinghy is a dual-sport motorcycle. I considered doing the Great Loop as a lifestyle, the Great Lakes in the summer and Florida in the winter, and just keep on looping. After a while maybe skip the inland rivers and just travel the east coast ICW, north and south.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I agree on how you're doing it is the land version. I do the same (and with a TW200) :) after the loop, I'll be building out my skoolie

[@chapter4travels]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage The transition will be so easy for you. Lots of Nomads talk about buying land but I'm in the same mindset as you, What advantage does that give me? As an aside, you might want to trade in the T-dub for something with fuel injection. Carbs don't work well at high-elevation summer campsites.

[@sylvester2294]

Master of ones own domain...ala...Seinfield...:-)

[@davelawrence6777]

Not really I'm judt 81 and although I thought I'd prepared well for retirement life has taught me that things can and will change

[@davelawrence6777]

Thanks buddy always appreciate your views don't always agree but more often than not. Sometimes being the age I am I worry for your future well being but overall I think you are on the right path.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thanks Dave. If you're seeing something I'm not, please feel free to share it with me. This would be the place to do it. Or email if you'd rather it's less public

[@gangsterghost7200]

Hi

[@AZ-vt7dt]

Hey Wavy....did u get any of those nasty sand spurs in your feets ??? I have the sailboat.......shanty boat really is intriguing...wooden boat had one on the cover about 20 yrs ago....i've kept that mag.......your set up looks pretty nifty from shanty to tender to scooter....hey, I'm getting a little jealous all of a sudden. I'm in the hills of VT.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I'm going to live in NE soon. Probably head up there this fall...

[@AZ-vt7dt]

Moving in or passing through ??@@brentonsriversidehermitage

[@jonathenbishop1119]

You should check out our island it's off of Yankee town fl . It's nort of Cristal river.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I'm going to visit Yankee town here soon on the scooter. How do I find you?

[@stevehansen6552]

We are all individuals do what makes you happy.

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

No property taxes and move to where you want 😊

[@greglynch3662]

Great video! As our country declines more and more people are going to gravitate toward this lifestyle. The rv lifestyle is well on its way to being ruined due to the increased interest. Now states and citys are establishing rules and regulations on free camping and boondocking. Hopefully the waterways will be harder for the governments to regulate.

[@bradgee2059]

It kills me that you are going to park at King's Bay and not snorkel there. I have seen so many cool things at King's spring. Tarpon, manatees, huge schools of fish and if you can hold your breath for a while, caverns.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

When you visit, I'd like to see you do it...maybe I'll find bravery I didn't know I had ;)

[@gangsterghost7200]

Hi how are you my friend

[@dh3277]

Interesting thoughts… one ironic point is that all of the people living in society are the ones who invented, manufactured, create and maintain all of the equipment and infrastructure that enable you to enjoy your boat, motor, fuel, solar, rivers, locks that you need for your Island. 🤓

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

That is the other side of it ;) maybe we've all reached that point where we can choose to be "independent" if we want?

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

"No man is an island, entire of itself. Never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee. No man is an island entirely of itself. Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." ~John Donne. You've got a full backup team available.

[@woodsontr]

I have discovered that Beagles are such manipulators! 😐 Scary smart.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

They sure are. Expressive faces ans oh how they use them ;)

[@wallsle]

Good vid Brent . King of his Castle...

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

My mind is quite blown actually! You are gonna have me out on my boat catfishing at 3AM..... telling the fellas about how I own several private islands and they all come with a huge ole moats. 😂 You aren't wrong either Captain. 😳🤔🤯 Top of the morning to ya buddy.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you brother;) A cdory is one of the best private islands you can buy ;)

[@justmike1529]

I saw a glimpse of your new tender boats. Looks like you have 2 new boats. Couldn’t find a video showing them to us. How about a “ new boat “ show. Safe travels!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Coming soon ;) portland pudgy 😊

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hi Brenton and Wavey 😊😊

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Hi Greg ;) --Wavey

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage you got rain headed your way

[@j.a.f.i.p9517]

Ey bud. 2 remarks for ya. First, I seem to be missing notifications for either channel, both all bells and whistels. Two, have you taken down the vid before this one? Thnx in advance. See ya when I see ya!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I haven't taken down any here. I did post a question video over on Back Waters and pulled it down once it was answered

[@j.a.f.i.p9517]

Thnx for the reply. Tried to watch it, gues I was late!@@brentonsriversidehermitage

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

On the open seas in international waters is about the only totally free place left on Earth. I subscribed to "Sailing Triteia," a channel about this dude sailing around the world. Interesting channel, but the guy's brother is a big wig in the Department of Homeland Security, I think. I've also read about people buying/claiming abandoned oil rigs and trying to make them independent nations. Anyway, if you're trying to get away from crowds and governments, the open sea is about the only place you can go.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

You got it Gilded. You can sort of "hide in plain sight" pretty good on the riverways and coastal. They can't quite target us individually yet, so they're always inventing evils to cap us at the sources of freedom. No fuel? Can't travel. No food? In survival mode. Destroy your ammune system with poison jibby jabbed? They owe us with pharma. The world is run by satanic psychopaths

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage That's why the old powerplayers always dealt in energy (i.e. the Bushes, Rockefellers, etc.). Without energy, you can't do anything. Life is nothing but a power-control game. Once people get enough personal power, they always want to eliminate/control others.

[@tomcop668]

I wish I could bring a boat and a moat in a store when I go shopping. I hate shopping with crowds. 🤔 Jerry Seinfeld : But... are you still Master of your domain? Elaine Benes : I'm queen of the castle. Jerry Seinfeld : But are you still "Master of your Domain?" George Costanza : I am king of the county.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I guess I need to go find that episode ;) I was MIA in the 90s ;)

[@tomcop668]

@brentonsvlogchannel2207 it's one of the best ones.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

King of your domain, unless you're a woman.. then you get to be queen. 😂😂 I miss my van, though.. ibwas queen of my tiny island when I had the Outlander

[@sylvester2294]

“No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as any manner of thy friends or of thine own were; any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” no man is an island quote with man standing on rock in water John Donne

[@CharlesDogworth]

So....King Brenton of Shantylandia Pop. 2? Perhaps the smallest aspirational sovereign nation on earth. Maybe you could get with the sovereign citizen people and figure out how to truly cement the sovereignty of Shantylandia. I think one of the keys is that you'll have to begin to establish diplomatic relations with other nations and that once other nations recognize you at sovereign that's one of the linchpins towards achieving true sovereignty. It's going to be an uphill climb with a staff of 1.

[@user-ub9th6mf9t]

Was considering doing a doc. Vid . WORKING THRU AMAERICA. Document if you offer to work you can barter labour for food fuel parts ect and make the loop cash free.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I read this great book once "The Kindness of Strangers." About a fella who hitchhiked across America with no money. Did it just as you're describing. It's a really good and hard to find book.

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

My mind is quite blown actually! You are gonna have me out on my boat catfishing at 3AM..... telling the fellas about how I own several private islands and they all come with a huge ole moats. 😂 You aren't wrong either Captain. 😳🤔🤯 Top of the morning to ya buddy.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I got some footage of a beautiful cdory 23 today. ;

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage the 23 and 26 ventures are my favorites. No balsa wood core and all resin. I could never find the right deal. So check this out. I was fishing on mama's dock one night and a guy posted the add for my 22 about 9PM. It was 20 minutes away. I went at 8 the next morning and we settled on a price and a handshake. Four people besides me already wanted to see it from several states. I picked up the boat a week later and paid the man $25,000. He was asking $27,500. Only 62 hours on the main engine! He was a dentist and had no time for boating. God sent me the perfect tiny private island Captain. 👍 Only wish I had a better toilet and shower but otherwise I don't regret a thing about my Dory. I will prob drop my latest video this week(G3 1860 oyster adventure, boat break down, and rescue). Anyhoo, I can't wait to see this beauty. Also I'm planning on joining your Backwaters and Backroads as an official member! Thought you may approve of that. As you know I live up here on YT and your channel just warms my heart. You insight as a shanty boat Great Loop Captain is invaluable. The wife and I ARE DOING this trip in the future if the good Lord's willing and the creek don't rise..... I guess if it did ride we would just have more moat available for our tiny island anyway. Thanks for thinking of me today when you saw that Dory. Good stuff brother! 😊